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Kevin Durant’s decision to leave the Golden State Warriors and pursue an opportunity with the Brooklyn Nets largely hinged in a unique opportunity to play alongside some of his close friends. The team’s recruiting pitch was simply to align Durant’s close friend Kyrie Irving and bring in another buddy of his in DeAndre Jordan, who […]

Kevin Durant made his free agency decision the moment he was allowed to. Right after free agency opened up, the superstar forward revealed that he had decided to sign with the Brooklyn Nets and join superstar point guard Kyrie Irving. It was a bit of a shock to some, but it’s a move that seems […]

Center DeAndre Jordan has agreed to a four-year, $40 million deal with the Brooklyn Nets. Per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Jeff Schwartz — Jordan’s agent — shared the news. DeAndre Jordan has agreed to four-year, $40M deal with the Nets, Excel Sports agent Jeff Schwartz tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2019 Jordan […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ popularity was already on the rise. After rocking the NBA by bringing in both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in free agency, though, the Nets appear poised to become New York City’s favorite team – and will have the gate revenue to show for it. As noted by Front Office Sports, Google […]

The Brooklyn Nets had an absolutely monstrous first day on the NBA free agency market. Not only were they able to land superstar point guard Kyrie Irving as expected, they also signed Kevin Durant away from the Golden State Warriors. Following those moves, the Nets were also able to sign star big man DeAndre Jordan. […]

The New York Knicks’ hopes were dashed again on Sunday, in especially depressing fashion. After clearing enough salary in the Kristaps Porzingis trade to sign two max-level free agents this summer, the Knicks watched their top two targets, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, agree to team up for the cross-town Brooklyn Nets mere moments into […]

The Brooklyn Nets made major headlines right at the start of free agency this year. They are signing Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and DeAndre Jordan. That’s a lot of star power really quickly. Of course, that means they’ll need role players as well. With that in mind, who can blame Jared Dudley for wanting to […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie took to Twitter to react on the big moves his team made on Sunday. The Nets successfully made a free-agency coup after agreeing to a deal with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, two of the top free agents on the market. Reacting on the signings, Dinwiddie blasted his critics, who […]

Bet it all on black? Sports gamblers might be saying that to themselves following the Brooklyn Nets’ stunning dual moves to get commitments from Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving and signing the two All-Stars. In conjunction, however, the New York Knicks’—long rumored to be in pursuit of one or both of Durant and Irving—chances to […]

The Golden State Warriors might not end up empty-handed even after Kevin Durant’s departure, as it is possible for them to negotiate a sign-and-trade so they can get something in return from the Brooklyn Nets. There's a possibility Kevin Durant will engage in a sign-and-trade swap with Golden State and Brooklyn, league sources tell Yahoo […]

Before his decision to sign with the Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors free agent Kevin Durant told general manager Bob Myers his decision in person, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports. It was reported that Myers, along with star point guard Stephen Curry, arrived in New York over the weekend to meet with Durant. However, this meeting […]

Kevin Durant did not take long to announce where he will play the next chapter of his career. Immediately at the start of free agency, Durant took to Instagram on his company account, The Boardroom, to share that he has agreed to sign with the Brooklyn Nets on a four-year max contract. https://www.instagram.com/p/BzWZV18lRxx/ Needless to […]

The Utah Jazz have made big moves this offseason, adding Mike Conley to their back-court alongside star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell. Unfortunately, the Jazz did not make moves big enough to overshadow the Brooklyn Nets. Brooklyn will be signing Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and DeAndre Jordan. It didn’t take long for Mitchell to take to […]

The Brooklyn Nets just made a massive haul with free agency still moments away. Not only are they poised to sign Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving to max deals, but they are also reportedly adding veteran center DeAndre Jordan, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Brooklyn is making a clean sweep tonight: Brooklyn will sign […]

Kyrie Irving has agreed to sign a four-year, $141 million max-level contract with the Brooklyn Nets in free agency, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Kevin Durant and DeAndre Jordan will be joining Irving in Brooklyn: Sources: Durant will sign a 4-year, $164M deal with the Nets; Irving will sign 4-years, $141M. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) […]

Kevin Durant is planning to sign a four-year, $164 million max contract with the Brooklyn Nets, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. It speaks of Durant’s standing on the league’s individual hierarchy that he was able to secure the longest and most lucrative contract possible in free agency despite rupturing his Achilles tendon in Game 5 of […]

The Brooklyn Nets are going to be one of the busiest teams in free agency and have already reportedly come to terms on an agreement with superstar point guard Kyrie Irving. Reports have also come out that the Nets are confident they will be able to land Kevin Durant and possibly even DeAndre Jordan. According […]

Kevin Durant will announce his free-agent decision on Sunday, and it could be bad news for Warriors, Clippers, and Knicks fans. “An undeniable vibe of confidence” is coming from the Brooklyn Nets, The New York Times’ Marc Stein tweeted: An undeniable vibe of confidence is emanating from Brooklyn as we speak: The Nets sure seem […]

With Kyrie Irving to the Brooklyn Nets and Kemba Walker to the Boston Celtics all but official, the Celtics are looking to facilitate a three-team deal to sign-and-trade free agents Irving, Walker, and Terry Rozier, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports. The talks are “exploratory” thus far: Sources: Boston's showing interest in a 3-team sign-and-trade w/ Kyrie […]

While Kevin Durant announces his free agency decision via his business venture The Boardroom’s Instagram account, the Brooklyn Nets plan on trotting out the idea of Durant teaming up with Kyrie Irving and DeAndre Jordan, per The New York Times’ Marc Stein. Stein adds that Irving will be at Brooklyn’s practice facility at the dawn […]

Kevin Durant plans on announcing his decision Sunday night via the the Instagram account of his own sports business network, “The Boardroom,” ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports: Source: Kevin Durant will announce his free agent decision tonight on his company owned sports business network: https://t.co/ovJCDTOEMz — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2019 Durant, an unrestricted free […]

Brooklyn Nets restricted free agent D’Angelo Russell has his eyes set on the Minnesota Timberwolves. The New York Times’ Marc Stein reports that Minnesota is “at the top” of Russell’s “wish list.” Stein additionally comments that while the Los Angeles Lakers’ interest in Russell is “undeniable,” the Timberwolves have made him their top priority.  The […]

Nine-year NBA vet, and unrestricted free agent, Garrett Temple is getting “strong interest” from the Brooklyn Nets, Denver Nuggets, Utah Jazz, and Houston Rockets, ESPN’s Marc J. Spears reports. Temple, a 6-foot-6 wing, last played for the Los Angeles Clippers during the 2018-19 NBA season. Los Angeles acquired the shooting guard from the Memphis Grizzlies […]

Kevin Durant? Who needs him. Kyrie Irving, believed to be committed to signing a max deal with the Nets, has discussed bringing veteran wing Iman Shumpert along with him in a move to Brooklyn, per HoopsHype’s Alex Kennedy on Twitter. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Saturday that Kyrie and the Nets are “motivated” to quickly […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Al-Farouq Aminu is set to be an unrestricted free agent once free agency opens on Sunday evening, and he is already drawing interest from a number of teams around the league: Al-Farouq Aminu is drawing interest from the Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, Orlando Magic, San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Clippers, Houston […]

The Boston Celtics — widely expected to sign point guard Kemba Walker when free agency opens — will not renounce their qualifying offer to restricted free agent Terry Rozier “until they have to,” per Yahoo Sports’ Keith Smith. Rozier, being a restricted free agent, can sign an offer sheet with any team, but the Celtics […]

The future of Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant is one of the hottest topics in basketball today. One narrative that has now come up pertains to how Durant is putting importance on how his decision this summer makes him look. According to Ian Begley of SNY, Durant does not want to seem like someone […]

Former big man and close friend of Kevin Durant Kendrick Perkins wouldn’t be surprised if the Brooklyn Nets are at the top of KD’s free agency list. Durant will be meeting with the Nets, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors in New York City once free agency starts on Sunday. Many […]

Jimmy Butler plans to meet with the Sixers soon, but the four-time All-Star also has interest from other teams with maximum salary cap space, including the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Butler also has interest in joining the Houston Rockets and Miami Heat, two teams who would […]

After Saturday’s flurry of activity involving big-name players, D’Angelo Russell is one step closer to toward his next NBA destination. And should his top choices fail to result in an agreement, the Brooklyn Nets’ guard apparently already has multiple contingency plans in place. Russell will have interest in signing with the New York Knicks and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly reached out to D’Angelo Russell’s agents at CAA to set up a meeting with the All-Star guard, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Lakers and Russell share a mutual interest in a reunion. Los Angeles opened up a third max slot on Thursday after agreeing to a trade […]

The Brooklyn Nets are expected to renounce their qualifying offer to free agent guard D’Angelo Russell once Kyrie Irving signs with the team. This came shortly after it was reported that the Nets are motivated to move quickly toward signing Irving to a long-term deal. Once Kyrie Irving commits to a deal, Nets are expected […]

Free agent point guard D’Angelo Russell has reportedly narrowed down his preferred destinations next season to two: the Los Angeles Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets. According to Ben Stinar of AmicoHoops.com, Russell would love to reunite with the Lakers and his desire to return to LA is now on the top of his list, despite […]

Kyrie Irving will begin free agency by meeting with the Brookyn Nets on Sunday night, at which time both sides are optimistic they will agree on a four-year, $141 million contract, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Free agent Kyrie Irving is meeting with the Brooklyn Nets in New York on Sunday and both sides are […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ goals reportedly center upon forming a trio of Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and DeAndre Jordan, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Irving is fully focused on a potential deal with the Nets and has reportedly been trying to get Durant to sign in Brooklyn. Jordan becomes an unrestricted free agent on […]

The Brooklyn Nets are going to be a major player in free agency, having already made their ploy for Kyrie Irving in addition to having a second max cap slot. Because the Nets are likely to attract some of the biggest names in the game and reserve their cap space for such elite talent, role […]

Kevin Durant is one of the biggest free agents that is set to hit the market this Sunday, and while most experts are still trying to predict where he’s going to end up next season, there are talks around the league that the two-time Finals MVP hasn’t made his decision yet. That means the four […]

Kevin Durant and his camp will reportedly engage with four teams — the Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Clippers, New York Knicks and the Golden State Warriors — right upon the opening of free agency on June 30. Durant opted out of the final year of his contract with the Warriors to become a free agent […]

The Brooklyn Nets have extended their qualifying offer to All-Star guard D’Angelo Russell, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania, making Russell a restricted free agent ahead of Sunday’s start to free agency. Brooklyn will have a wide variety of options with Russell. First, because the former second-overall pick of the 2015 draft is a restricted free […]